Swollen teeth can vary from a trifle to a serious gum health issue depending upon the underlying pathology. This might be found accidentally in your mouth when it is painless or may present as a painful condition, in which the pain is as much as you may not be able to touch it. The reason for this condition may vary from simple irritation from some retained food or infection with some microbes which are usually bacterial in origin.
There are many causes for a swollen tooth. These vary from poor hygiene to inflammation of gums or bacterial infection. Following is a list of common causes for swollen teeth:
-Gingivitis: This is a mild gum disease characterized by red and swollen gums which bleed easily while brushing or flossing. Earlier you treat them, better and faster reversal of the gum health will result.
-Periodontitis: When gingivitis is not treated, it may develop into this condition. This condition is characterized by retracted, swollen, tender and/ or bleeding gums with increased sensitivity, painful chewing and looseness of teeth. Retracted gums are further prone to infection and may cause deeper infection into the roots of teeth.
As described above, symptoms of swollen tooth vary with the underlying causes. The common symptoms among all the above stated conditions are described below:
There are some factors which increase the chances of having a swollen tooth. These are listed below:
Along with medicinal treatment some measures can be taken at home to increase speed of recovery. For example, rinse your mouth with salt water which help in preventing tartar accumulation over teeth and help in maintaining a germ-free mouth. Under medicinal intervention, there are many Homeopathic medicines for swollen teeth which are given according to the symptom similarity of the patient with the medicine along with the individuality of the patient. It is recommended to consult a registered homeopathic physician for the prescription of your medicines. Following is a list of best homeopathic medicines for swollen teeth which are used frequently in practice:
Apis mellifica: Indicated for swelling of teeth especially when the person is over-sensitive to slight touch. When the pain accompanies burning sensation in the affected area with stinging pains and the swelling appears to have a red rosy hue, soreness and intolerance for heat.
Calcarea sulphurica: It is a biochemic remedy which helps in eczema and skin eruptions, boils, pimples, swollen, tender gums that bleed easily.
Chamomilla: For swelling of teeth with pain which gets aggravated from anything warm taken into mouth and from coffee. Pain is unbearable and gets worse from heat.
Mercurius solubilis: This medicine s indicated when there are swollen gums which are spongy, recede downwards and bleed easily. This accompanies pain which gets worse from touch and from chewing. Also, for fetid odor from mouth when it accompanies swollen teeth.
Mercurius iodatus ruber: For swollen gums with pain in teeth. Indicated especially when accompanies swelling of peripheral glands.
Phosphorus: One of the best medicines for swollen and easily bleeding gums which may or may not ulcerate. Tongue appears to be dry, smooth, red or white and not thickly coated. Especially indicated when accompanied by thirst for very cold water.
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